JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF
LONG BEACH ISLAND
E-LETTER
December 09, 2022
15 Kislev 5783
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Herbert (Herb) L. Shapiro is one of the Founders of Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island. He was instrumental in developing LBI and Beach Haven West. Over the years, Herb and his family have generously contributed to various local charities. We are so grateful that he has been a loyal and supportive member of our synagogoue for close to 75 years. Herb will be celebrating his 100th birthday on December 31, 2022.
Join us to wish him a happy 100th birthday.
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Lessons in the Liturgy
Every morning after your alarm buzzes, or rings, or plays music, do you express gratitude for waking up? Our liturgy has us do this. Traditionally, the first prayer we say in the morning, upon waking up, is “Modeh Ani”. Here it is in English:
I am grateful to You, living, enduring Sovereign, for restoring my soul to me in compassion. You are faithful beyond measure.
Here it is in Hebrew and transliterated:
מוֹדֶה אֲנִי לְפָנֶיךָ מלך חַי וְקַיָּם שֶהֶחֱזַרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי בְחֶמְלָה, רַבָּה אֱמוּנָתֶךָ
Modeh ani l’fanecha, melech chai v’kayam, shehechezarta bi nishmati, b’chemla raba emunatecha
The Rabbis, through the liturgy, are trying to instill in us what Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel called “radical amazement”. We can, and should, find joy in the most mundane occurrences, even in something as normal as waking up. My dad, Z”L, had his own way of expressing this. When I called him, I would inquire how he was doing. More often than not, his response was: “Mikey, I opened my eyes this morning and saw the ceiling, I’m feeling pretty darn good.”
It’s a simple lesson from the liturgy today. Don’t take anything for granted. Not waking up, not taking your morning shower, not brushing your teeth, not eating breakfast, not making lunch for your family, not walking the dog, not taking out the trash. There is holiness in recognizing the blessings of our normal routine.
You have a homework assignment this week. Write to me about something that you have been taking for granted that you now recognize you are thankful for.
It is that time of the year. Remember that the best present is to be…..present.
Shabbat Shalom – Rabbi Michael S. Jay
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Candle Lighting time
Friday evening
December 09, 2022
4:14 PM
(So. Ocean County)
JOIN US FOR
SERVICES
Friday night
December 09, 2022
7:30 PM
IN PERSON AND
ON ZOOM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
Saturday Morning
December 10, 2022
9:00 AM
IN PERSON AND
ON ZOOM\
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your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to join
Zoom services
Torah Reading
Parashat Vayishlach
Genesis 32:4-36:43
Here is the Reading
Vayishlach (“He Sent”) follows Jacob and his family as Jacob wrestles with a man (commonly understood as an angel), is renamed Israel, and reconciles with his brother, Esau. Jacob’s daughter, Dina, is raped by a Hivite prince, and her brothers sack a city in response. Rachel dies as she gives birth to Jacob's youngest child, Benjamin.
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Haftorah
Obadiah 1:1-21
Here is the Haftorah
Saturday evening
Havdallah
5:15 PM
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Here is
your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Sunday - Thursday
Ma'ariv Service
7:30 PM
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your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
Monday- Friday
Shacharit Service
8:15 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
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your invitation from
Rabbi Jay to
join Zoom services:
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Thank you to all those member and friends who stopped in to shop for Chanukah last Sunday. WAX has so many great things for sale. Chanukah items are still available during JCC office hours.
A special shout out to Marlene Herman for a wonderful Chanukah program. We learned, we laughed, we sang, we did a fun project. Everyone went home with the Chanukah candle making kit. Such fun!!! Thanks Marlene. You are a treasure.
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Click below for a fun Chanukah song Marlene taught us. |
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EXCITING NEW PNJ PROGRAMS
JEWISH TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Free of Charge to JCC Members & Friends
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Sunday, December 11 @ 7:30 PM
“The Jewish Community of Japan” with Jerry Rosenberg
Jews have always, and continue to be, just a small group in Japan. This presentation will cover the early history of Jews in Japan from the mid 1500’s through today. Never have there been more than a few thousand Jews living in Japan, but the history has intersected with famous events in Japan, Asia, and the world.
Jerome (Jerry) Rosenberg has lived in Tokyo with his wife Marsha for over 45 years, first arriving in 1972 after graduating from Ohio State University. He has been an active member of the Jewish Community of Japan, serving as President for five years and a board member for 20 years. Before starting his own consulting company in 2001, he held a number of executive positions in foreign companies, including President of Christian Dior Cosmetics Japan and of Tumi Japan. Now retired from business, Jerry is AJC Asia Pacific Institute's representative in Tokyo.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 893 2713 9463
Passcode: 469732
LOOK FOR INFORMATION FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS:
Anne Frank House, Yad Vashem, Berlin, Amsterdam
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
SEE LINKS BELOW
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
4:00 PM
Celebrate Herb Shapiro's 100th Birthday
PJP Jewish Japan
7:30 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Practice
A Hartman Class with Rabbi Jay
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
12:30 AM - 4 PM
Canasta & Mah Jongg
WAX Book Review
4:00 PM
following Ma'ariv
7:45 PM
with Rabbi Jay
"Jewish Wisdom"
using the book
by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
11:00 AM Torah Study with the Rabbi
2:00 PM Beginning Hebrew with Ira
PJP Jewish History Program
8:30 PM
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December 11 - Virtual Birthday Party for Herb Shapiro
December 11 - PJP Jewish Japan
December 14 - WAX Book Discussion
December 15 - PJP Jewish History Program
December 18-26 Chanukah
December 19 - Heroes Against Hate
December 20 - WAX Bruncheon
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The JCC will once again be participating in the PNJ Consortium. An exciting 8-part series is being made available to our congregation.
You need not register.
NEXT PROGRAM DECEMBER 15TH
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JCC WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00 PM
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NEXT BOOK
Florence Adler Swims Forever
by Rachel Beanland
Atlantic City, 1934. Every summer, Esther and Joseph Adler rent their house out to vacationers escaping to “America’s Playground” and move into the small apartment above their bakery. Despite the cramped quarters, this is the apartment where they raised their two daughters, Fannie and Florence, and it always feels like home. After Joseph insists they take in a mysterious young woman whom he recently helped emigrate from Nazi Germany, the apartment is bursting at the seams. Esther only wants to keep her daughters close and safe but some matters are beyond her control. When tragedy strikes, Esther makes the shocking decision to hide the truth—and pulls the family into an elaborate web of secret-keeping and lies, bringing long-buried tensions to the surface that reveal how quickly the act of protecting those we love can turn into betrayal.
FUTURE BOOKS:
January: Three Sisters
February: House on Endless Waters
March: The Choice
April: Defending Brita Stein
ORDER YOUR BOOK FROM AMAZON AND START READING TODAY
Click here to borrow the book from the Ocean County Library.
A Zoom link will be sent shortly before the event.
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The following names will be read by the Rabbi on Friday evening
Charlotte Frank
Jeanette Kaufman
Abraham Weissler
Jack Barham
Alfred Berson
Pauline Kolsby*
Abe Morgenthal*
Lillian W. Pacharz*
Bertha Simandl
Albert Haas
Miriam Kaplan
Israel J. Cramer
Esther Gold Entin
Rachel List*
Henry Medvin
Jerome Polaner
Charles Farin
Houshang Golsaz
Henrietta Schocat
Robert Eisner
Dora Levy
Benjamin Serepca*
*Memorial plaque will be lit this week.
In this Zoom era, we have been able to have a daily minyan at 8:15 AM and at 7:30 PM and on Shabbat. We encourage you to join us on the day of your loved one’s yahrzeit. In the morning, the service is about ½ hour beginning at 8:15 and in the evening at 7:30 until about 7:45. Rabbi will be glad to say the traditional El Malei Rachamim prayer for you, which is recited during the funeral, going up to the grave of the departed, Yizkor remembrance day and other occasions on which the memory of the dead is recalled. You are also welcome to share with the minyan some special memories of your loved one.
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Rose Valentine will be giving a d'var torah at the morning service on 12/12 in honor of her mother's yahrziet.
"The Meaning of Ashrei"
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Richard Berson
December 10
Ronald Buskirk
December 10
Barnett Hoffman
December 10
Diane Orecchio
December 10
Lisa Schlossman
December 11
Arthur Davis
December 13
Marlene Herman
December 14
Ruth Hochberger
December 15
Philip Rosenzweig
December 16
Stanley Spitzer
December 16
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Harris & Sheila Weisel
December 10
56th Anniversary
Joel & Laura Leizer
December 12
52nd Anniversary
Art & Amy Schreer
December 13
30th Anniversary
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Refuah Shlema to
Bob Simandl
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Michelle & Andrew Ehrlich
Agra, India
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We received a note from Jeff Papier that his father Chuck passed away last June, Chuck & his wife Judith were members years ago who moved to the West Coast of Florida. They still enjoyed reading the Shabbat Reminder. Condolences to Judith and the entire Papier family.
"May God remember forever our dear ones who have gone to their eternal rest. May they be at one with the One who is life eternal. May the beauty of their lives shine for evermore, and may our lives always
bring honor to their memory."
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CARING COMMITTEE
This committee acts as a support system for congregation members facing illness and other personal situations that need to be addressed.
Please contact Chairperson,
Debby Schweighardt
if you are in need of assistance or if you know of a JCC member that needs our help. 973-634-5349
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FEDERATION HEROES AGAINST HATE |
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We are excited to announce that Ian Rosenzweig, son of Beth Zemble & Phil Rosenzweig will be one of the honorees at this event. Ian is being recognized for his effort confronting anti-semitism in his school. Join the community for Chanukiah lighting, dinner, and honoring our Heroes and Jewish Journal committee. Register early, capacity is limited.
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The Non-Jewish Nanny Educating the World about Judaism
An interesting article sent in by Sheila Weisel....CLICK HERE
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YOU CAN NOW FILL OUT A GIVING FORM AND PAY ON LINE IN ONE SIMPLE PROCESS.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
PAVERS
Inscribe a paver at the front entrance to the building
8" X 4", 8" X 8" and 12" X 12"
SEE UPDATED ORDER FORM:
Become a permanent part of the JCC landscape.
Purchase a personalized paving stone
in honor of your family or in memory of a loved one.
Please contact Diane Hoffman
with your order or with any questions:
PRAYER BOOKS
There are still High Holiday Prayer Books and Chumashim available to be purchased in memory or honor of someone or something. The cost of a Prayer Book is $72 each and $120 for an Eitz Hayim Chumash. The donation includes an affirmation sticker in the book and an acknowledgement letter or letters.
TRIBUTES
SEND ONE OF OUR TRIBUTES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF
TREE OF LIFE
Add a leaf (leaves) to our beautiful Tree of Life located in the Social Hall. See the order form here: TREE OF LIFE
Bronze Leaf $90
Silver Leaf $126
Gold :Leaf $180
ENDOWMENT FUND
Herb and Selma z”l Shapiro established the first individual Endowment Fund in memory of his father, as part of the JCC’s Endowment Fund portfolio.
Since then, three additional individual Endowment Funds have been established. Other members are encouraged to also provide for the future of our JCC by establishing similar funds. Please consider adding to this number.
A donation of at least $50,000 to the endowment fund will allow the donor to name one of the funds as the donor wishes. All such named funds will be joined together to be part of the Endowment Fund portfolio.
Endowment funds are necessary to ensure the continuation and well being of our congregation. All members are encouraged to help this important effort by contributing to this portfolio, whether as a specific named individual fund, or as a general donation. The donation can be spread over one, two, or three years, and can be paid via check, donation of appreciated stock, wills, or from the RMD of your IRA or 401K account. Your gift to the fund can be sent to the JCC Office. Please mark your check accordingly.
YAHRZEIT PLAQUES
Space is available for memorial plaques on the yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary.
Here is the order form:
KOL HAKAVOD
Please consider being a part of this campaign to supplement the clergy needs of our congregation. This is a separate, voluntary commitment and is additional to our low annual dues obligation. HERE IS THE LINK TO BRING UP THE DONATION FORM KOL HAKAVOD
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2022 MEMBERSHIP FORMS
Your support is so important to the continued success of the JCC.
Here is form for renewal:
And if you have been reading our Shabbat Reminder and other communications and have not yet joined our congregation, here is the new member form:
To pay on line
Fill in your information and then
go to Donation Details - then
Other and type in 2022 Membership
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JCC FUNDS
Your gift to the JCC supports our Clergy, our Congregation and the Community.
ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund was established to assure the continuity of our JCC, and our ability to continue providing a full-service congregation to serve the Jewish people of the area. While a donation of any amount is encouraged, a donation of at least $50,000 allows the donor to name a special or specific Endowment Fund in memory or honor of a specific person event, or family.
GENERAL FUND
Donations to this fund are not earmarked but placed in the general administrative account. Donations to this fund can be in honor or memory of a person, event, or family.
KOL HAKAVOD FUND
Donations to this campaign supplement the clergy needs of our congregation.
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
This fund, managed by the rabbi, allows donors to enable the rabbi to do the work of tzedakah in response to the needs of individuals, organizations and the community.
ZENA & JERRY JAY KIDDISH FUND
The Zena and Jerry Jay Kiddush Fund was established in memory of Rabbi Jay's parents to help provide funds for our Saturday morning kiddushes.
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JCC LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS
President- Phil Rosenzweig
1ST Vice President-Sherry Fruchterman
2ND Vice President-Diane Hoffman
3RD Vice President- Rose Valentine
Treasurer- Ira Morgenthal
Secretary- Cliff Denker
Immediate Past President -Michael Babst
BOARD MEMBERS
Howard Babbitt
Diane Buskirk
Mitch Frumkin
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Jon Geier
Paul Levine
Donald Pripstein
Terri Robinovitz
David Shatz
Rob Van Naarden
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
President - Diane Buskirk
Co-Vice President - Noralyn Carroll
Co-Vice President - Jill Denker
Treasurer - Suzy Geier
Secretary - Joanne Babbitt
Immediate Past President - Irene Babst
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JCC INFORMATION
THE JCC OF LBI IS LOCATED AT
2411 Long Beach Boulevard
(24th Street)
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
Telephone: 609-492-4090 FAX: 609-492-7550
THE OFFICE IS OPEN
MONDAY - FRIDAY
CLOSED THURSDAY
FROM 10 - 2
Staff:
Leslie Dinkfelt, Office Manager
Mary Beth Krieger, Staff Member
Diane Parzych, Staff Member
Susan Berube, Kitchen Manager
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LATEST
BULLETIN:
PRAYER BOOK:
WEB SITE:
PAVERS:
TREE OF LIFE
YAHRZEIT PLAQUE FORM:
KOL HAKAVOD DONATION FORM
TRIBUTES:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rabbi Michael S. Jay
Phil Rosenzweig, President
E-mail Editor: Rose Valentine
Graphics by
Irene Babst
Contributing Columnist
Sbeila Weisel
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